Partials (Partials Sequence, #1)

Kira and Marcus share a few kisses and a committed, chaste romantic bond.

Frequent combat with guns and explosives leads to several descriptive injuries and deaths.

Contains moderate language including uses of d--n, h-ll, and s-it.

There are occasional instances of God's name used as an exclamation.

Medical drugs are used for survival; recreational substance use is essentially absent.

Characters deal with the heavy psychological toll of being part of a dying species.

The imagery of decaying cities and the biological threat of the virus creates tension.

The story is rooted entirely in science fiction and biological technology.

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in this first installment.

The plot focuses on human survival and ethics, emphasizing scientific solutions over spiritual ones.

The story is religiously neutral and does not target or mock faith.

Kira repeatedly risks her life and social standing to save her species and friends.

Characters rely on their own ingenuity and science rather than religious faith.

Strong themes of loyalty to friends and a deep desire to protect newborn life.

Kira begins to see the humanity in her enemies, leading to moments of mercy.